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Obituary

Joan E. Donohue, beloved mother of Diane and Karen Donohue, passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2025 at 85 years of age. She fought a hard battle with cancer which she fought courageously with everything she had right to the end.

She was born in Philadelphia PA to Margaret and William Gillespie on April 26, 1940. Joan was raised by her loving stepfather Anthony (Tony) Patete and mother Margaret. She married the love of her …

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Born

April 26th, 1940
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Passed away

June 8th, 2025
Bismarck, ND

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

St. Anthony's Cemetary

Bismarck Funeral Home
Funeral services provided by

Bismarck Funeral Home

Hospice care provided by

Sanford Hospital of Bismarck, ND

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